 Why does Scotland's gender pay gap persist? That's the question the Scottish Parliament has been looking into. And it's heard a range of experiences, like this woman's. Talking to my peers, I hear mixed experiences. The received wisdom is often that women shelve their ambitions to have children. The reality is that sometimes they feel they have no other realistic options. The Parliament's Economy, Jobs and Fair Work Committee has concluded that Scotland has a gender pay gap in our economy. We need a level playing field for everyone to achieve their potential. Flexible working is good for business and should be offered to workers where possible. People returning to work after a break should be given more support. Caring for children and others is valuable work and this should be recognised. You can find out more and read a committee's report on our website and join a debate on social media.